The Dutchman's number-one bike when it comes to race day
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Dylan van Baarle's Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Thanks to the use of Torayca T1100G unidirectional carbon fibre, the XLight saves 60g over the standard Dogma F12(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Van Baarle's name adorns the top tube(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Unsurprisingly at this level, Van Baarle is using Shimano's range-topping Dura-Ace Di2 rear derailleur(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The same range-topping equipment is used for the front mech and chainset(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
And completing the set, are Shimano's Dura-Ace R9150 shifters(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Shimano's integrated power meter requires a carefully positioned magnet to work correctly, and Ineos mechanics have manufactured their own way to keep it in place(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Mechanics have also created a home-made chain keeper, which is glued to the frame to ensure riders don't suffer chain suck and chain drop problems(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Ineos mechanics have also glued the race number holder to the rear of the seatpost(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The power meter on Van Baarle's bike is dual-sided(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The Dogma F12 uses direct-mount rim brakes, and Shimano's BR-R9110 calipers provide the stopping power(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
A Fizik Arione saddle is Van Baarle's perch of choice(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Upon which, mechanics have marked measurement points to make it easier when making adjustments(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The saddle is placed atop a proprietary Dogma F12 seatpost from Pinarello's component subsidiary Most(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
Elite Vico carbon bottle cages weigh in at 23g each(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The concave down tube helps aerodynamics, and also houses the Shimano Di2 junction box(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The Continental Competition Pro Ltd tubular tyres measure 25mm in width(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
They are wrapped around Shimano's Dura-Ace C60 tubular wheels(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The Most integrated handlebar and stem measures up as 140mm stem length and 40cm bar width(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
There's an integrated out-front handlebar mount which will house Van Baarle's Garmin computer(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
The season's current state of hiatus has been going on a little longer for Dylan Van Baarle than many of his colleagues in the pro peloton. In fact, his last race day was the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race on the 2nd February.
The Dutchman was due to kick off his classics campaign at the Opening Weekend doubleheader of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne at the end of February but had to drop out due to illness.
He also had bad luck in his 2019 spring campaign. During Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, although he finished in 14th place, an earlier crash meant he was then sidelined for weeks with a broken hand. Nonetheless, at just 27 years of age, Van Baarle's palmares is already teeming with achievement, with numerous GC victories, and fourth place at the 2017 Tour of Flanders.
We caught up with Van Baarle's Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight at the Tour Down Under. His setup is very similar to his Ineos teammate Rohan Dennis' bike, with a sponsor-supplied Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset, Shimano C60 tubular carbon wheels and a finishing kit from Pinarello's components arm Most.
Team Ineos are one of the few teams yet to make use of disc brakes and, as such, Van Baarle is using Shimano Dura-Ace R9110 direct-mount rim brake calipers.
Click through the gallery above for a closer look at Dylan van Baarle's Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight
Dylan van Baarle's Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight full bike specifications
Frameset: Pinarello Dogma F12 XLight, size 56
Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9110 Direct Mount Brake Caliper
Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9110 Direct Mount Brake Caliper
Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 Dual Control Lever
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-30T
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P w/ dual-sided power meter, 53/39
Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews – leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he's covered everything from buyer's guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews.
On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, 'cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.
